Gandhi Maidan metro station

Gandhi Maidan
General information
Location	North Gandhi Maidan Marg, Patna-800001, Bihar
Coordinates	25°37′11.604″N85°8′42.542″E / 25.61989000°N 85.14515056°E / 25.61989000; 85.14515056
System	Patna Metro station
Owned by	Patna Metro Rail Corporation Ltd
Operated by	Delhi Metro Rail Corporation [1]
Platforms	2
Tracks	Double track
Construction
Structure type	Underground
Other information
Status	under-construction
History
Electrified	Single-phase 25 kV 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary
Services
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Location

Gandhi Maidan is an upcoming underground metro station on the Blue Line of the Patna Metro system, located in the heart of Patna, Bihar, India. Strategically positioned near the historic Gandhi Maidan and Kargil Chowk, the station is designed to serve as a key transit hub for central Patna, connecting major administrative, commercial, and cultural landmarks.

Design and Layout

The station spans approximately 202 meters in length and features a two-level underground design: ^[2]

• ⁠Concourse Level: Includes ticket counters, automated fare collection gates, and passenger amenities.
• ⁠Platform Level: Serves trains running along the Blue Line corridor.

Entry/Exit Points

There are three entry/exit gates, each strategically placed to maximise accessibility: ^[3]

• ⁠ ⁠Gate 1: In front of Red Cross Society, near Magadh Mahila College
• ⁠ ⁠Gate 2: Near Patna Collectorate and Bankipur Bus Stand
• ⁠ ⁠Gate 3: Facing Gandhi Maidan, adjacent to Kali Mandir

Lifts are provided at Gates 2 and 3 to support accessibility for senior citizens and differently abled passengers.

Passenger Amenities

• ⁠ ⁠Escalators: 7 total (1 at each entry/exit, 4 between concourse and platform)
• ⁠ ⁠Staircases: 5 total (1 at each entry/exit, 2 between levels)
• ⁠ ⁠Fire Escapes: 2 public staircases and 1 dedicated firemen access route
• ⁠ ⁠Safety Features: Emergency evacuation routes, fire detection systems, and CCTV surveillance ^[3]

Connectivity and Importance

Gandhi Maidan metro station is expected to become a transportation lifeline for Patna’s central business district. It will serve:

• ⁠ ⁠Government offices: Patna Collectorate
• ⁠ Educational institutions: Magadh Mahila College, Patna University
• ⁠Cultural venues: Samrat Ashok International Convention Centre, Shri Krishna Memorial Hall
• ⁠ ⁠Public spaces: Gandhi Maidan Ground, Red Cross Society

The station is part of Patna Metro’s multi-modal integration plan, linking metro services with bus routes and pedestrian pathways to ensure seamless urban mobility. ^[4]

See also

• List of metro systems

References

1. Reporter, Staff (15 July 2025). "Patna Metro to Get Rs 200 Crore Boost, Delhi Metro to Oversee Operations". Patna Press. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
2. "Patna Metro: पटना विश्वविद्यालय से गांधी मैदान की मेट्रो ट्रैक के लिए सुरंग की खुदाई शुरू, जानें अपडेट" (in Hindi). amarujala. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
3. "Gandhi Maidan metro stn to have 3 entry/exit gates". The Times of India. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
4. "Gandhi Maidan Metro Station will be two-storey underground". Prabhat Khabar (in Hindi). 22 August 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2025.